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Live - World's biggest passenger plane, the A380, lands in Manchester - Manchester Evening News
Is carrying a live text feed for those not able to make it.
Manairport on twitter is also providing updates.
Is carrying a live text feed for those not able to make it.
Manairport on twitter is also providing updates.
EK01712:25DubaiDue at 12:26
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Currently over the Netherlands :D
Flight Number : UAE17
Company : Emirates
ICAO Hex Code : 8960ED
Departure : DXB - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
(Birds Eye Distance : 5111 km - 3176 miles)
Arrival : MAN - Manchester, Ringway - United Kingdom
(Birds Eye Distance : 550 km - 342 miles)
Last Message : 10:29:26 UTC
Latitude : 52.30782
Longitude : 5.72576
Altitude : 11582 m - 37999 ft
Ground Speed : 812 km/h - 505 mph - 438 knots
Squawk : 3571
Heading : 294º
Company : Emirates
ICAO Hex Code : 8960ED
Departure : DXB - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
(Birds Eye Distance : 5111 km - 3176 miles)
Arrival : MAN - Manchester, Ringway - United Kingdom
(Birds Eye Distance : 550 km - 342 miles)
Last Message : 10:29:26 UTC
Latitude : 52.30782
Longitude : 5.72576
Altitude : 11582 m - 37999 ft
Ground Speed : 812 km/h - 505 mph - 438 knots
Squawk : 3571
Heading : 294º
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8960ED = A6-EDL Where do I collect my winnings 
It looks as if a Cathay 744F will proceed it which will be good for comparison purposes. Infact did that not happen when the 380 did a fly past a few months ago ?
It looks as if a Cathay 744F will proceed it which will be good for comparison purposes. Infact did that not happen when the 380 did a fly past a few months ago ?
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Less Than 15 Minutes :D
Flight Number : UAE17
Company : Emirates
ICAO Hex Code : 8960ED
Departure : DXB - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
(Birds Eye Distance : 5607 km - 3484 miles)
Arrival : MAN - Manchester, Ringway - United Kingdom
(Birds Eye Distance : 67 km - 42 miles)
Last Message : 11:08:04 UTC
Latitude : 53.61113
Longitude : -1.35854
Altitude : 4214 m - 13825 ft
Ground Speed : 652 km/h - 405 mph - 352 knots
Vertical Speed : -468 m/min - -1535 ft/min (DESCENT)
Squawk : 3571
Heading : 292º
Company : Emirates
ICAO Hex Code : 8960ED
Departure : DXB - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
(Birds Eye Distance : 5607 km - 3484 miles)
Arrival : MAN - Manchester, Ringway - United Kingdom
(Birds Eye Distance : 67 km - 42 miles)
Last Message : 11:08:04 UTC
Latitude : 53.61113
Longitude : -1.35854
Altitude : 4214 m - 13825 ft
Ground Speed : 652 km/h - 405 mph - 352 knots
Vertical Speed : -468 m/min - -1535 ft/min (DESCENT)
Squawk : 3571
Heading : 292º
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Lifestyle**/**Biggest passenger jet to fly from Manchester THEBUSINESSDESK.COM
Lifestyle**/**Biggest passenger jet to fly from Manchester THEBUSINESSDESK.COM
Originally Posted by the business desk
THE largest ever scheduled passenger flight from the North of England will take-off today when Emirates Airline launches its new Airbus A380 service from Manchester.
The inaugural flight to Dubai this afternoon by the world's largest passenger plane is expected to be almost full to its 517-passenger capacity and will offer travellers with Emirates first class accommodation for the first time from the airport.
Speaking in Dubai before joining the Manchester-bound flight, Maurice Flanagan, the 81-year-old executive vice chairman of Emirates who founded the airline in 1985 for the ruling Al Maktoum family, said he was "ecstatic" at the launch of the service into his native North West.
"Manchester is bursting at the seams, there is not enough capacity and we needed first class seats," said the industry veteran, who was knighted in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
He said: "Our two flights a day from Manchester are more profitable than Gatwick which has three flights a day."
Emirates has taken delivery of 12 A380s for its Dubai-based fleet and has a total of 90 aircraft on order from Airbus.
The aircraft feature seats for more than 400 people in economy class with 76 business class seats and 14 first class "suites" on the upper deck along with shower spas and a cocktail bar.
"There is no other regional airport with the demand that Manchester has," said Leigh-born Mr Flanagan, who will become Sir Maurice after his investiture by the Queen in the autumn.
The airport is one of only 17 across the world able to accept the giant plane and £10m has been invested by Manchester Airport Group to strengthen the runways, move back signs and buy a new fire engine to allow it to land.
The A380 "superjumbo" is the world’s only twin-deck airliner and is the most environmentally-advanced airliner in the sky today. It offers better fuel economy than most hybrid passenger cars, and burns up to 20% less fuel per seat than today's next largest aircraft.
Richard Critchley, Greater Manchester Chamber’s transport policy manager, said: "This is a great vote of confidence in Greater Manchester and the airport, proving that the city can compete with the likes of Heathrow for international services.
"It clearly demonstrates Greater Manchester's global connections and the strengthening ties between the city and Dubai. The new plane will provide additional daily capacity, welcoming businesses and tourists with the highest quality airline facilities."
The inaugural flight to Dubai this afternoon by the world's largest passenger plane is expected to be almost full to its 517-passenger capacity and will offer travellers with Emirates first class accommodation for the first time from the airport.
Speaking in Dubai before joining the Manchester-bound flight, Maurice Flanagan, the 81-year-old executive vice chairman of Emirates who founded the airline in 1985 for the ruling Al Maktoum family, said he was "ecstatic" at the launch of the service into his native North West.
"Manchester is bursting at the seams, there is not enough capacity and we needed first class seats," said the industry veteran, who was knighted in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
He said: "Our two flights a day from Manchester are more profitable than Gatwick which has three flights a day."
Emirates has taken delivery of 12 A380s for its Dubai-based fleet and has a total of 90 aircraft on order from Airbus.
The aircraft feature seats for more than 400 people in economy class with 76 business class seats and 14 first class "suites" on the upper deck along with shower spas and a cocktail bar.
"There is no other regional airport with the demand that Manchester has," said Leigh-born Mr Flanagan, who will become Sir Maurice after his investiture by the Queen in the autumn.
The airport is one of only 17 across the world able to accept the giant plane and £10m has been invested by Manchester Airport Group to strengthen the runways, move back signs and buy a new fire engine to allow it to land.
The A380 "superjumbo" is the world’s only twin-deck airliner and is the most environmentally-advanced airliner in the sky today. It offers better fuel economy than most hybrid passenger cars, and burns up to 20% less fuel per seat than today's next largest aircraft.
Richard Critchley, Greater Manchester Chamber’s transport policy manager, said: "This is a great vote of confidence in Greater Manchester and the airport, proving that the city can compete with the likes of Heathrow for international services.
"It clearly demonstrates Greater Manchester's global connections and the strengthening ties between the city and Dubai. The new plane will provide additional daily capacity, welcoming businesses and tourists with the highest quality airline facilities."
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A380 visit
Just got home after a superb day at the RVP. There was probably no need to pre-book a ticket as there were a lot of other cars paying then and there. Got into the RVP around 11 and parked on the far side of the extended grass carpark and then joined the 1000s of people that had turned up. Camera crews everywhere and I saw a lot of people getting interviewed.
Superb landing and holding short of the B intersection was a great touch. Me and my mate were as wow'ed as could be but not as much as the BMIBaby that had just arrived when the Emirates was pushing back of Stand 12 and he nearly missed his turning!
Departure for such a huge beast was rather short I must say and also given that it was from JA made it seem even shorter!
A great day out, great weather, great turnout and a VERY positive move forward for Manchester Airport.
Superb landing and holding short of the B intersection was a great touch. Me and my mate were as wow'ed as could be but not as much as the BMIBaby that had just arrived when the Emirates was pushing back of Stand 12 and he nearly missed his turning!
Departure for such a huge beast was rather short I must say and also given that it was from JA made it seem even shorter!
A great day out, great weather, great turnout and a VERY positive move forward for Manchester Airport.
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What a great day for MAN and the North West in general. Weather was just perfect for this historic day and the landing from the video's I've just on You Tube was fantastic. I loved the way the nose slowly came down and kissed 23R. I'm so proud to say I played an important part in the A380's development and testing, in Broughton, Toulouse and Hamburg. I couldn't be at MAN today, had to work in that factory were the wings are made, you may know it by the name of Aibus. But will sure be going to MAN sometime this month.
I take it everything went without a hitch? Passengers and crew happy with aircraft, MAN operations etc? Out of interest, what time did it land? I checked early this morning about 6.30AM and MAN airport website said 12.26, was scheduled for 12.25. And departure time was 15.20, think it took off about 15.45?
So to conclude, I am so proud of my local airport MAN and would like to say a big thank you to Emirates for putting their trust and faith into MAN. I'm sure this will be a big success for the airport, the airline and the local economy.
I take it everything went without a hitch? Passengers and crew happy with aircraft, MAN operations etc? Out of interest, what time did it land? I checked early this morning about 6.30AM and MAN airport website said 12.26, was scheduled for 12.25. And departure time was 15.20, think it took off about 15.45?
So to conclude, I am so proud of my local airport MAN and would like to say a big thank you to Emirates for putting their trust and faith into MAN. I'm sure this will be a big success for the airport, the airline and the local economy.
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what a fantastic sunny day for the first a380 landing. had a great view on the southside,we could see it miles out turning on to finals.it was a lot quieter on landing than i thought it would be.and looked very impresive on stand 12.ive never seen southside so busy and all the familes seemed to have a great day out.well done all at man lets hope we see a few more airlines start a380 routes from man in the near future
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And Cathay manges to get in the way: YouTube - Emirates Airbus A380 landing @ Manchester International Airport. HD.
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I went to MAN today - Had a fantastic time 
I stood for the majority of the time on Level 13 - Had a great view of the A380
I missed it landed due to missing my train
but saw it on approach when the train was at Maldeth train station
I did however see it taxi take off and disappear into the clouds
Weather was absolutley perfect today
Well done on this amazing achievement Manchester Airport
I stood for the majority of the time on Level 13 - Had a great view of the A380
I missed it landed due to missing my train
but saw it on approach when the train was at Maldeth train stationI did however see it taxi take off and disappear into the clouds
Weather was absolutley perfect today
Well done on this amazing achievement Manchester Airport